Anne-Marie Gaetz
T. 403-***-****
*******@****.**
OVERVIEW
Offer expertise in leadership, coaching, team management, cost control,
budgeting, research,
Professional History
bauer foundations canada inc. cANAdian finance manager July 2009- Present
The Canadian operation is based in Calgary, in deep pilling foundations.
Having offices all across Canada, The position ensures all abide by the
procedures and policies put in place to accurately maintain the financials.
We have projects in several provinces; Ensure Bauer abides by the tax laws
that govern each province and monthly submissions. Acquire all necessary
tax # and bonds, insurance for each project. Having several projects on the
go, effectively teach our PM's to submit their cost analysis accurately and
on time. The implementation of SAP in order to access worldwide inventory.
Payroll across Canada. Union negotiations with Quebec and Ontario, Monthly
financials done with ASPE and converted to IFRS for Germany. Ex-pat
integration into Canadian culture. Working with a staff of ten. Member of
board of directors for the Canadian division.
Wolseley canada, Western Regional Head Office, Calgary Dec 2006 - June08
Wolseley Canada is part of a multi-national public organization. In
Canada, the company is a significant organization and has a number of
subsidiaries involved in a range of industry sectors including
mechanical/plumbing and industrial waterworks distribution, industrial
valves, valve automation and pipe and fittings products. Their customers
are a diverse group and come from the residential, commercial and
industrial construction industry, oil and gas, petrochemical, pulp & paper,
engineering, and construction and fabrication sectors.
Manager of Accounting, Western Canada
Prepare and analyse the monthly divisional financial reporting package, for
corporate management sign off, on all account reconciliation's and
government filings.
Supervise and mentor a team of six financial accounting staff.
Communicate financial information to corporate head office and contribute
to the decision-making process.
Effectively communicate with international business units and also the
liaison for external auditors.
Insure policies and controls for SOX compliance are met.
Tesco Services
Accounting Manager Canada (6month Contract)
June2006-Dec2006
Implement SOX policies and procedures for the Canadian accounting group
Review and sign off of all staff JE in accordance to SOX requirements
Prepare financial statements and all government fillings. Preparation for
internal and external auditors. Managed a staff of 5.
Bowen Personnel, Calgary 2005 - 2006
Controller
Reviewed, evaluated and implemented appropriate changes to ensure the
adequacy of financial data integrity within the conversion to a new
financial/accounting system.
Prepared financial statements, accurately and on time.
Lead and mentored a team of ten employees.
Merken Holdings, Calgary 1995 - 2005
Controller / General Manager
Accelerated cash flow by identifying and establishing strategic
relationship leverage, significant to longer term business opportunities.
Initiated and implemented policies and procedures within each department.
Established a positive and collaborative work environment for the employee
group.
Oversaw day-to-day operations including but not limited to, A/P & A/R,
payroll, oversight, government reporting and financial statements
EDUCATION & RELATED INFORMATION
B.Comm (Montreal), major in accounting
BScN (Montreal)
Have attended numerous internal/external training courses for my positions.
Bilingual (French)